Spawn's dad Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 sorry, Jorge, I don't have any links. but we're outdoors right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 made a link! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Is that suprervised, structured, or un? Seems like you might be stalking them from afar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 made a link! Is that a miniature Evel Knievel on the left? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 unsupervised, except for the part where I said go play on that rock so I can take a picture Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Looks like the tall one is about to pull a Calvin on the short one's Chevy symbol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Is that a miniature Evel Knievel on the left? maybe. he had heelies until I took a screwdriver to them this morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 When I was a youngster my best friend Alan had a backyard that was the most awesome wiffle ball field. There was always enough kids in the neighborhood to get a 5-on-5 or 6-on-6 game at all times. We'd play all day long - hell, we'd even compile individual stats and stuff (HRs, RBIs etc.). I go around the area now and NEVER see wiffle ball games being played. Pretty sad - where are all of the kids at? Playin' freaking video games inside? damn right. I remember one summer alone my friend Mike S. broke Hank Aarons all time home run record. He hit everything- there was nowhere to pitch him- over the garage, in the right field bleachers, or over the short left field porch, that kid assaulted whiffle balls like they were telling fat jokes about his mom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Or playing Wiffle ball or football or baseball long into the night, until it seemed as though the only available light came by way of the moon, or the blinkety blink of fireflies – who, to this day, still appear to be possessed of magic – are still greeted with child-like awe and enthusiasm. revisionism is cool. In the reality machine I recall grown ups being equally pissed then at what ever kids did. I am Jack, your post was beautiful. What's childhood for if not to romanticize it and be endlessly nostalgic for it? Still, I also kind of agree with the sentiment that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Having little ones of my own, I guess we're kind of doing the All-American ChildhoodTM thing in that the neighborhood we live in is just crawling with kids and far enough out from the city that there are tons of open spaces to explore. Its part of the reason we fell in love with the neighborhood and decided to buy a house there. There is never a shortage of other kids to play with and weekends especially are crazy with the endless screams and laughter of children. Its way cool, something I still haven't gotten over after living here for a year and a half. But there is definitely a debate about how much freedom to give the kids and at what age. My kids are pretty young still--oldest is starting kindergarten in the fall--so the "exploring" is still generally limited to the immediately-surrounding yards, at the moment. But we live right on the edge of a state park with a huge lake (swimming! fishing! canoeing! -- or, alternately -- boating accidents! drowning! -- depending on your point of view) not to mention miles of trails through the woods (hiking! biking! camping! wild animals! ticks! child molesters!) As the kids grow up, one of my biggest challenges, I think, will be figuring out how to gradually increase their freedom to explore it all. But I hope they do, because the area really is just about a perfect place to be a kid, I think. On the flipside to this, of course, is that while the neighborhood is definitely crawling with kids, its really only the young ones you see outside a lot. The Jr High and High School kids are largely invisible (are they inside playing video games? maybe)--or you might catch a glimpse of them roaming outside after dark, hanging out and getting into pretty typical teenager mischief. And, really, how is any of this any different from my childhood? I remember those romanticized summer twilight nights of youth just as well as I remember spending plenty of time plastered in front of the NES with a bag of Cheetos and sneaking out after dark to do some really stupid stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 the junior high (possibly high school) age kids who live across the street from me duel w/ giant plastic swords while wearing capes...it makes video games look like a pretty good alternative. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 damn right. I remember one summer alone my friend Mike S. broke Hank Aarons all time home run record. He hit everything- there was nowhere to pitch him- over the garage, in the right field bleachers, or over the short left field porch, that kid assaulted whiffle balls like they were telling fat jokes about his mom. Too funny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 15% of the time or less Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 maybe. he had heelies until I took a screwdriver to them this morning Well done. Those things are hell on a waxed floor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 his mom didn't mention it in the hand off instructions, but I'm pretty sure Spawn's friend is borderline retarded. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Are those buggers on the decline? Seems like it's been a while since I've had to dodge them at the grocery. Maybe they're popular enough that some etiquette has been established. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 I am Jack, your post was beautiful. What's childhood for if not to romanticize it and be endlessly nostalgic for it? Still, I also kind of agree with the sentiment that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Having little ones of my own, I guess we're kind of doing the All-American ChildhoodTM thing in that the neighborhood we live in is just crawling with kids and far enough out from the city that there are tons of open spaces to explore. Its part of the reason we fell in love with the neighborhood and decided to buy a house there. There is never a shortage of other kids to play with and weekends especially are crazy with the endless screams and laughter of children. Its way cool, something I still haven't gotten over after living here for a year and a half. But there is definitely a debate about how much freedom to give the kids and at what age. My kids are pretty young still--oldest is starting kindergarten in the fall--so the "exploring" is still generally limited to the immediately-surrounding yards, at the moment. But we live right on the edge of a state park with a huge lake (swimming! fishing! canoeing! -- or, alternately -- boating accidents! drowning! -- depending on your point of view) not to mention miles of trails through the woods (hiking! biking! camping! wild animals! ticks! child molesters!) As the kids grow up, one of my biggest challenges, I think, will be figuring out how to gradually increase their freedom to explore it all. But I hope they do, because the area really is just about a perfect place to be a kid, I think. On the flipside to this, of course, is that while the neighborhood is definitely crawling with kids, its really only the young ones you see outside a lot. The Jr High and High School kids are largely invisible (are they inside playing video games? maybe)--or you might catch a glimpse of them roaming outside after dark, hanging out and getting into pretty typical teenager mischief. And, really, how is any of this any different from my childhood? I remember those romanticized summer twilight nights of youth just as well as I remember spending plenty of time plastered in front of the NES with a bag of Cheetos and sneaking out after dark to do some really stupid stuff. Thank you. Yeah, I sympathize with you regarding the ideal balance of freedom vs. supervision. Our daughter is turning two next week Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 My daughter cut the shit out of her finger yesterday. 3 stitches and a lot of blood. My wife and I were sitting right there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 i'm pretty sure that our neighbors think we beat both the boys about the kneecaps considering they skin their knees running/climbing around every other day. whenever it happens they show me first thing when i come in the door from work...like a badge of courage or something. also, much to owen's chagrin, logan has added the headlock to his dispute-resolution toolbox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 (/m. Chris pic of Spawn on the Gorge trail) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 My daughter cut the shit out of her finger yesterday. 3 stitches and a lot of blood. My wife and I were sitting right there. Why did your daughter have shit in her finger? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I'm surprised most of you haven't already sold your children to the Europeans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I'm surprised most of you haven't already sold your children to the Europeans. 'where has our youth gone?' 'belgium' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 (/m. Chris pic of Spawn on the Gorge trail)That's such a beautiful shot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 who are you again? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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